Operating and safety instructions – Doepfer SK2000 Midi Masterkeyboard (device no longer available) User Manual
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User's Guide
SK2000
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Operating and Safety Instructions
Please follow the given instructions for use of the instrument because this will guarantee correct instrument
operation. Due to the fact that these instructions touch on Product Liability, it is absolutely imperative that
they be read carefully. Any claim for defect will be rejected if one or more of the operating instructions are
ignored. Disregard of these instructions can invalidate the warranty.
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The instrument may only be used for the purpose described in this operating manual. Due to safety
reasons, the instrument must never be used for other purposes not described in this manual. If you are
not sure about the intended purpose of the instrument please contact an expert.
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The case (flight case) is not suitable for shipment, as it is the case of the instrument. If you want to ship
the instrument via mail, UPS, rail, forwarding agency or others you must always use the original
packaging. Therefore, you should keep the original packaging.
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Transport the instrument carefully, never let it fall or overturn. Make sure that during transport and in use
the instrument has a proper stand and does not fall, slip or turn over because it could cause injury.
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The instrument or the external power supply may only be operated with the voltage written on the
instrument power supply input on the rear panel or on the external power supply.
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Before opening the instrument or the external power the instrument or external power supply must be
disconnected from mains power supply.
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All eventual modifications must only be carried out by a qualified person who will follow the valid safety
instructions. Every modification should be carried out only at the manufacturer or an authorized service
company. Any modification not authorised by the manufacturer could make the instrument unsafe to use.
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With the introduction of a third person the warranty will be lost. In case of a destroyed warranty seal, any
warranty claim will be rejected.
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The instrument must never be operated outdoors but in dry, closed rooms. Never use the instrument in a
humid or wet environment nor near inflammables.
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No liquids or conducting materials must get into the instrument. If this should happen the instrument must
be disconnected from the power immediately and be examined, cleaned and eventually be repaired by a
qualified person.
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Never subject the instrument to temperatures above +50
°
C or below -10
°
C. Before operation the
instrument should have a temperature of at least 10
°
C. Do not place the instrument into direct sun light.
Do not install the instrument near heat sources.
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Keep the top side of the instrument free in order to guarantee proper ventilation, otherwise the instrument
could overheat.
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Never place heavy objects on the instrument.
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All cables connected with the instrument must be checked periodically. If there is any damage the cables
must be repaired or replaced by an authorized person.
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Never use the instrument in the immediate proximity of interfering electronic devices (e.g. monitors,
power supplies, computers) since this could create disturbances within the instrument.
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The exchange of electronic parts (e.g. EPROMs for software update) must only be carried out when
disconnected from the power supply.
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The instrument should only be shipped in the original packaging. Any instruments shipped to us for return,
exchange, warranty repair, update or examination must be in their original packaging! Any other deliveries
will be rejected. Therefore, you should keep the original packaging and the technical documentation.
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When using the instrument in Germany, the appropriate VDE standards must be followed. The following
standards are of special importance: DIN VDE 0100 (Teil 300/11.85, Teil 410/11.83, Teil 481/10.87), DIN
VDE 0532 (Teil 1/03.82), DIN VDE 0550 (Teil 1/12.69), DIN VDE 0551 (05.72), DIN VDE 0551e (06.75),
DIN VDE 0700 (Teil ½.81, Teil 207/10.82), DIN VDE 0711 (Teil 500/10.89), DIN VDE 0860 (05.89), DIN
VDE 0869 (01.85). VDE papers can be obtained from the VDE-Verlag GmbH, Berlin.